Cost of Fundraising

Why does a charity have to make a distinction between its fundraising activities and its charitable program activities?

Does the CRA compare fundraising expenses to the amount we raised through fundraising?

Is there a formula for calculating the costs of fundraising?

We don’t want to jeopardize our registered charity status. How do I determine if our charity is spending too much on fundraising?

My registered charity receives the bulk of its funding from government or corporate sponsorships. Do I still need to be concerned about the disbursement quota, and can I spend this money however I like?

How does our charity figure out the fundraising costs of an activity that is both fundraising and charitable?

Substantially All Test

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